Flower Therapy: Welcome the Angels of Nature into Your Lifeby Doreen Virtue and Robert Reeves

“Flower Therapy” is the art of working with flowers, flower essences, and angels for healing, manifestation, and abundance. With flowers as your allies, your dreams really can come true, and you’ll see that nature truly has the ability to heal!

In this book, Doreen Virtue and Robert Reeves give in-depth information about 88 common flowers, illustrated with gorgeous, full-color photographs. You’ll find out about the flowers’ energetic and healing properties, discover which angels are connected to each one, and learn to associate different species with the various chakras (beyond simply categorizing them by color). In addition, there’s a loving, channeled message of guidance and support directly from each flower’s energy.

Doreen and Robert also share with you new and exciting ways to work with "Flower Therapy:" Create custom bouquets for dear friends. Gather wildflowers to heal and deepen your spirituality. Or choose the perfect blooms for your garden to enhance your connection to the angels. They discuss flower essences, picking fresh blossoms, and purchasing floral arrangements. You’ll even be guided through energetic clearing methods and receive detailed instructions about how to perform a Flower Therapy reading.

While flowers have an energy that must be experienced, it’s not necessary for you to gather any in order to do so. The photos inside, which have been infused with healing energy, are all you need to begin your journey. So, whether you have a green thumb or not, Flower Therapy can start making a difference in your day ... and bring blessings into your life!

EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER TWO

Gathering and Caring for Your Healing Flowers

Flowers are very real, physical displays of love from God and the angels. Upon asking the angels about flowers, we were told, “Flowers are beautiful gifts from the Creator to help you in your times of need. They can help you heal very deep emotional issues and release unhealthy habits. When you trust in your inner voice and the Divine guidance that we’re constantly with you, nothing can go wrong.” Nature is here to help you, and you have to open your heart to receiving.

We can liken the process of choosing flowers to choosing produce at the grocery store. Trust your gut and go with the choice that feels right to you. There’s no such thing as the “perfect flower.” Flowers are unique; just like snowflakes, you’ll never find two that are identical. Remind yourself that every flower is going to differ slightly from the next. Although you can find apples and oranges that look nearly identical at the supermarket, they were specifically bred to be this way as a means of seeking uniformity. The fruit that didn’t fit the standard form were discarded. But if you take a look at organic produce, each piece of fruit is slightly different. Some may have little marks or scratches, and others may not be quite as vibrantly colored or shiny. Regardless of the external qualities, the energy of the food is going to be the same. (In fact, organic food, with its imperfect, more natural appearance may have higher nutritional value!) This rings true for flowers as well.

When searching for natural healing tools, you needn’t worry about finding a flower with the “perfect” color, shape, or number of petals. Instead, find one that matches the energy of your desire. Search the directory in Part II for the types of flowers that best suit your current goals, then go in search of those that you’re drawn to.

Sometimes the flowers you find may not look identical to the specimens in this book. Flowers come in all shapes and sizes and can vary dramatically even from stem to stem of the same plant. You may find a flower that your heart sings for, but when you look at it, perhaps the petals are marked or torn, or it may seem too small. However, you’ve found yourself mesmerized by this particular blossom. This is when you must trust your intuition and guidance by choosing this flower because it will be the perfect one for you, the missing piece of the puzzle you’ve been searching for.

Picking Wildflowers

It can be a lovely and therapeutic experience to pick flowers from the wild. However, before doing so in parks or nature reserves, you must first do a little research to see if it is allowed. These areas are often protected, and picking flowers may be viewed as a type of vandalism. We want to benefit from flowers’ healing energies; there’s no need to get in trouble for it! Always ask the property owner or the park rangers about the rules for picking flowers. You don’t want to accidentally pluck an endangered species!

Remember that you don’t need to pick a flower to enjoy the healing energies that are in nature. You can stand or sit nearby for a while to absorb the magical properties that it will share with you. You can also snap photos of flowers that you’ll be able to take home with you. Then you can work with these flowers at a later date.

It’s important to note that a flower or plant is just as much a living being as you are. It has a very powerful and profound life force that deserves respect and gratitude. If you’re able to pick flowers, consider conducting a flower-picking ceremony. This gives the plant a warning that you’re going to cut it, which makes the process of removing the flower more gentle, peaceful, and loving. It also prevents you from disturbing the all-important fairies, and actually strengthens your bond with them because they will see how much you care about nature. Fairies are very understanding. If you are having trouble deciding on a flower for your ceremony, make your choice quickly—you will be guided by Divine timing.

When you plan your ceremony, it brings tranquility to your current work. Make this moment calm so that you enjoy the experience. During the ceremony, you’re giving love and gratitude to the plant and flower. This helps you elicit even more amazing results when using Flower Therapy, and can enhance healing and manifestation.

The following ceremony is one that we use and recommend:

Flower-Picking Ceremony

You’ll need:

• A plant with flowers currently in bloom. This can be one in a pot or in the ground.

• A length of white ribbon about 12 inches (30 centimeters) in length.

• A pair of clean, sharp scissors or garden shears. You want to be able to make a quick, smooth cut.

• A piece of fruit or cup of juice as a gift to the plant and fairies.

• A basket or paper bag to carry the flower home.

The evening prior to your ceremony, ask for any additional guidance to come through during your dream time. After awakening, take a shower or bath while holding the intention of cleansing. Clean your physical body along with your energetic one. When you feel cleared and refreshed, you’re ready to continue.

Go to the flowering plant before noon; this is when the flower is at its most powerful. Take your harvesting supplies with you and sit or stand in front of the plant. Close your eyes and take several deep breaths.

Say the following prayer:
“Healing plant before me, I come here today to request your assistance. I ask for your healing energies in the form of a flower. I call upon the angels and fairies to please be here with me now. Please assist me during every step of this flower-picking ceremony.”

Using your intuition, discern whether this particular plant is right for you to work with today. It’s not the right plant if you feel uneasy or unsure, or if you get a gut feeling of no. Honor and respect the guidance. It may mean that another plant of the same species is a better match; perhaps it will even be located nearby. If its energy is more suitable, you will be attracted to it. Trust the answers you receive, and continue making adjustments until you get the right feeling.

Once you’ve located the right plant, you need to find the right flower. Say the following:

“Angels and fairies, please show me, very clearly, which flower is right for my current situation.”

Again, pay close attention to your intuition. Trust it. Perhaps a butterfly or bee will guide you by landing on a particular flower. Once it flies away, you can continue.

You may be surprised by the flower you’re guided to. It may be small or look “imperfect.” This is a perception based only on comparisons to the plants you see at the florist. You mustn’t get caught up with the physical appearance. The angels say that what’s important is the energy of the flower sought.

Measure out enough stem for you to be able to hold the flower comfortably. Tie the white ribbon about 1 inch (2˝ centimeters) below where you intend to cut the flower. As you tie the ribbon, say:

“Thank you for giving me this beautiful flower as a gift of healing. With this ribbon I allow you to prepare for the flower picking.”

Hold your palms over the flower. In your mind’s eye, see it glowing white with energy. Envision the fairies and angels adding even more energy to your desires.

When you feel ready to cut the flower, say:

“As I pick this flower, its energy is enhanced and magnified.”

Give thanks to the plant by saying:

“Thank you for your gift. I will use this flower with integrity and gratitude.”

Leave some fruit or juice for the plant as a way of saying “Thank you.” This energy helps create new healing flowers.

You can now carry your flower home and work with it using whichever method in the next chapter feels right. You have a very pure, sacred gift from nature, the fairies, and the angels. Enjoy the healing and blessings that this gift brings you.